Haircare

For many of us, our hair is more than just beauty, it's part of our identity. But just like skin, your hair needs can change, as well as your choice of style. So follow our expert guides and never have a bad hair day again.

Gone are the days when hair care amounted to little more than one bottle of 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner. Hair products are being taken to the next level, with an array of new ingredients, formulas and terminology borrowed from the hi-tech skincare industry (scalp ‘facial’ anyone)? And luckily we’ve written up an array of useful guides to help you navigate the exciting new world of 21st Century haircare.

Our team of experts have worked tirelessly to bring you the latest haircare innovations to add to your routine. So it’s time to clear some space in your bathroom cabinet and upgrade with a few of these miracle-workers – your hair with thank you for it.

Few things make us feel like ourselves or boost the mood more than a trip to the hairdressers. A salon-fresh ‘do is an instant pick-me-up and is one of those things we tend to prioritise when we need an instant feel-good factor. Studies have shown that our self-esteem is highly affected by bad hair days, with subjects reporting feeling less smart, less capable, more embarrassed and less sociable. And even though many of us have adopted a more low-maintenance styling routine, that doesn’t mean that everyone is happy letting their roots grow out or watching their colour fade

Split ends are a bugbear for many of us. But should we be taking matters into our own hands and snipping them ourselves in-between salon trims? It’s probably best to leave this to the professionals. In the meantime, our team have come up with plenty of ways to ensure your hair is hydrated and nourished, which will help prevent split ends from forming in the first place.

Thinning hair is another common problem and one that can really impact our confidence. When it comes to tackling dullness, it all comes down to using the right products. Have a browse through our articles to learn how to nourish your scalp and fortify your strands, for thicker hair with a healthier looking finish.

 

A lot of colour care products have hit the shelves, such as colour depositing shampoos, conditioners, and masks which deposit colour pigments to boost your shade. Purple hair products to enhance blonde hair are making the biggest splash, while brunettes can try blue-toned shampoos and conditioners, both of which counterbalance red and orange tones in dyed brown hair. (Be warned these can be as messy as applying actual home hair dye, so have towels and marigolds handy!) 

You can even add a few colour toning drops to your regular conditioner. Glosses and glazes for coloured hair are also proving popular for at-home colour care to add that little extra shine and ‘wow’ factor. Read our articles to learn more about how to take your hair colour to the next level.

As our hair goes grey when we get older, it comes changes in texture. Grey hair itself isn’t necessarily an issue – there are countless examples of glamorous ladies who have embraced the grey and white tones to great effect. And our writers have plenty of tips and advice to show you how to maximise your tresses to their full potential, whatever the shade, at any age.

As the body goes through the menopause, various hormonal changes occur to include the reduction in the production of oestrogen, which can affect our hair growth cycle. Whether you’re looking to improve the condition of your hair, advice on what to do when losing it, or just looking for a new routine that works for your schedule, we have all you need to know.